Wipes storage box

ABSTRACT

A wipes storage box having an interior housing having an interior top surface, a first top edge and a second top edge, the interior housing contains one or more wipes, an interior top opening centered on the interior top surface that is adapted to reach therethrough to grasp the one or more wipes contained within the interior housing, a lid member lid member adapted to pivotally swing open and access the interior top opening and adapted to removably cover the interior top opening of the wipes storage box and a catch placed adjacent to the second top edge of the interior housing that correspondingly couples to an aligned latch disposed on the lid member that is adapted to engage the catch upon contact.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention is a storage box. More specifically, the present invention is a wipes storage box.

Description of the Related Art

Not finding a wipe when you need it the most can be highly frustrating, especially when there has been an incident and/or spill requiring immediate access to a cleaning supply. Since the common method of wipes are limited to a pre-packaged design, digging through a purse, a carry-all bag or searching for them in a drawer or cabinet can often be quite time-consuming. Ingenious and practical, the wipes storage box introduces a universal storage option for having such wipes easily accessible.

What is needed is a wipes storage box that may serve as a novel storage method for ensuring immediate access to wet wipes and/or cleaning wipes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a storage box. More specifically, the present invention is a wipes storage box.

The wipes storage box includes an interior housing having an interior top surface, a first top edge and a second top edge, the interior housing contains one or more wipes, an interior top opening centered onto the interior top surface that is adapted to reach therethrough to grasp the one or more wipes contained within the interior housing, a lid member lid member adapted to pivotally swing open and access the interior top opening and adapted to removably cover the interior top opening of the wipes storage box and a catch placed adjacent to the second top edge of the interior housing that correspondingly couples to an aligned latch disposed on the lid member that is adapted to engage the catch upon contact.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a wipes storage box that serve as a novel storage method for ensuring immediate access to wet wipes and/or cleaning wipes.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a wipes storage box that end the tedious task of searching for cleaning wipes at the moment you need them as the innovation permits a specific go-to and grab location.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a wipes storage box that may be easily applied and removed from any surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a wipes storage box in a closed position, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a wipes storage box in an open position, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates an overhead view of a wipes storage box in an open position, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a catch, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention however the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.

The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1 illustrates a wipes storage box 100 in a closed position, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The wipes storage box 100 may be cubical-shaped 100A or other suitable shape and may be made of plastic or other suitable material. The wipes storage box 100 may provide aesthetic appeal and be placed inconspicuously in a bathroom, a kitchen or other suitable location (all not shown). The wipes storage box 100 may be approximately 1-inch-deep, 4 inches high and 6 inches wide or other suitable dimensions.

FIG. 2 illustrates a wipes storage box 100 in an open position, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The wipes storage box 100 may include an interior housing 110, an interior top opening 120, a lid member 130 and a catch 140.

The interior housing 110 may include an interior top surface 112, a first top edge 114 and a second top edge 116. The interior housing 110 may contain one or more wipes 115 that may be selected from the group consisting of one or more dry wipes, one or more moist wipes, one or more tissue wipes or one or more other suitable wipes. The interior top opening 120 may be centered on the interior top surface 112 that may include a circular cross-slit membrane 122 that may be adapted to reach therethrough to grasp the one or more wipes 115 contained within the interior housing 110. The lid member 130 may be adapted to pivotally swing open and access the circular cross-slit membrane 122. The lid member 130 may be adapted to pivotally swing open via at least one spring-loaded hinge member 124 placed on the first top edge 114 of the interior housing 110 and may be adapted to removably cover the circular cross-slit membrane 122 of the wipes storage box 100. The catch 140 may be placed adjacent to the second top edge 116 of the interior housing 110 that correspondingly couples to an aligned latch 142 that is adapted to engage the catch 140 upon contact. The lid member 130 may be adapted to spring open when pressed and then may be adapted to quickly close by pushing it down until the latch 142 reengages the catch 140.

The wipes storage box 100 may be intended for wall placement and includes a nail socket 150 or one or more pieces of two-sided mounting tape 152 as a means for securing the wipes storage box 100 on a wall or other suitable surface. The wipes storage box 100 may insure that one or more wipes 115 are conveniently available without compromising space or overall décor within any suitable setting.

The wipes storage box 100 may end the need to search for one or more wipes 115 when needed at any suitable location. The wipes storage box 100 may be easily applied and removed from any surface. The wipes storage box 100 is designed to be marketed as an independent accessory or as a combination wipes storage box 100 and one or more wipes 110 product.

FIG. 3 illustrates an overhead view of a wipes storage box 100 in an open position, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The wipes storage box 100 may include a planar embossed surface 160 disposed around the interior top opening 120 which the lid member (not shown) is adapted to and closed down on to prevent air from reaching the one or more wipes 115 contained within the wipes storage box 100. The planar embossed surface 160 may be made of rubber or other suitable material. The planar embossed surface 160 may be approximately 0.2 cm in thickness.

FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a catch 140, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The catch 140 may be adapted to prevent the one or more wipes 115 from drying out while contained within the wipes storage box 100.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention may be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention 

1. A wipes storage box, comprising: an interior housing having an interior top surface, a first top edge and a second top edge, the interior housing contains one or more wipes; an interior top opening centered onto the interior top surface to provide an aperture therethrough to grasp the one or more wipes contained within the interior housing; a lid member adapted to pivotally swing open and access the interior top opening and adapted to removable cover the interior top opening of the wipes storage box; and a catch placed adjacent to the second top edge of the interior housing that correspondingly couples to an aligned latch disposed on the lid member that is adapted to engage the catch upon contact to prevent the one or more wipes from drying out while contained within the wipes storage box.
 2. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, further comprising a nail socket intended for wall placement.
 3. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, further comprising one or ore pieces of two-sided mounting tape intended for wall placement.
 4. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, further comprising a planar embossed surface disposed around the interior top opening which the lid member is adapted to close down on to prevent air from reaching the one or more wipes contained within the wipes storage box.
 5. The wipes storage box according to claim 4, wherein the planar embossed surface is made of rubber.
 6. The wipes storage box according to claim 5, wherein the planar embossed surface is 0.2 cm in thickness.
 7. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, wherein the one or more wipes are selected from the group consisting of one or more dry wipes, one or more moist wipes or one or more tissue wipes.
 8. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, wherein the interior top surface includes a circular cross-slit membrane to provide an aperture therethrough to grasp the one or more wipes contained within the interior housing.
 9. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, wherein the lid member is adapted to pivotally swing open and access the circular cross-slit membrane.
 10. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, wherein the lid member is adapted to spring open when pressed and then is adapted to close by pushing it down until the latch reengages the catch.
 11. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, wherein the wipes storage box is cubical-shaped.
 12. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, wherein the wipes storage box is 1-inch-deep, 4 inches high and 6 inches wide.
 13. (canceled)
 14. The wipes storage box according to claim 1, wherein the wipes storage box is designed as an independent accessory or as a combination wipes storage box and one or more wipes product.
 15. (canceled)
 16. (canceled) 